Metropolis (1927)

1927 · Silent film · 144 min · dir. Fritz Lang

There can be no understanding between the hands and the brain unless the heart acts as mediator.

• Drama
• Science Fiction

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Synopsis

In a futuristic city sharply divided between the rich and the poor, the son of the city's mastermind meets a prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences.

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Details

Director

Fritz Lang

Writer

Fritz Lang

Composer

Gottfried Huppertz

Cinematography

Günther Rittau

Studio

UFA

Released

1927-01-10

Awards

7 wins & 6 nominations total

Running time

144 minutes

Cast & crew

• Fritz Lang Director
• Gustav Fröhlich
• Brigitte Helm
• Alfred Abel
• Rudolf Klein-Rogge
• Theodor Loos
• Fritz Rasp
• EErwin Biswanger
• Heinrich George

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